Dragon Ball Z

The adventures of a powerful warrior named Goku, his son, Gohan, and their allies, who all push themselves to the limit to defend Earth from threats, occasionally aided by a dragon who grants the wishes of whoever gathers the seven Dragon Balls.

Dragon Ball Z

Parental Guide

Anime series stands the test of time, but very violent.

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Parents need to know that this show is an enormously popular sequel to the anime series Dragon Ball and has a huge following across the globe. Consistent strong themes include good triumphing over evil, putting family first, and working as a team. Still, there's no shortage of violent scenes; characters get hurt, unconventional weapons are used, and the dialogue includes language about killing, decimating, and destroying. While the show is massively appealing to anime fans, parents need to be aware that the strong violent visuals may frighten some kids.

The Puzzle of General Tao

Season 6 Episode 8:

Dende's Dragon

Season 6 Episode 7:

A New Guardian

Disaster results when Earth's military forces try to stop Cell with conventional weapons; Piccolo emerges from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber and Goku asks him about finding a Namekian to create new Dragon Balls.

Season 6 Episode 6:

Memories of Gohan

Season 6 Episode 5:

A Girl Named Lime

Gohan saves a young girl's life and befriends her and her grandfather, a store owner, who claim that their village has a shelter strong enough to withstand Cell; knowing Cell's true power, Gohan realizes the shelter must be a scam.

Season 6 Episode 4:

No Worries Here

Goku and Gohan return to their home to visit their family and take some much-needed rest before the big tournament; the other warriors plan to return to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber for additional training.

Season 5 Episode 10:

He's Here

Season 5 Episode 9:

The Monster Is Coming

As Vegeta and Trunks attempt to surpass the power of a Super Saiyan in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Piccolo stalls for time by fighting Android 17; Bulma works on a remote control that can deactivate the androids.

Season 5 Episode 8:

Time Chamber

Cell continues his deadly march as the warriors gather at the Lookout, where Goku introduces them to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber -- a pocket dimension where they can experience a year's worth of training in a single day.

Season 4 Episode 31:

Closing In

Season 4 Episode 30:

Last Ditch Effort

The defeated Z Warriors regroup to find ways to increase their power; Piccolo heads to the Lookout to speak with Kami; Gohan brings Bulma and Yajirobe to safety at Capsule Corp.; Vegeta's defeat drives his raging ego beyond the brink.

Another Super Saiyan?

Season 4 Episode 12:

The Mysterious Youth

Season 4 Episode 11:

Frieza's Counterattack

Krillin forces himself to keep training in the aftermath of his breakup with Maron; Gohan suffers under an abusive tutor; Vegeta, unable to find Goku, returns to Earth; a rebuilt Frieza and his father, King Cold, approach Earth, eager for revenge.

Season 3 Episode 20:

Power of the Spirit

Season 3 Episode 19:

Keep the Chance Alive!

Goku struggles to gather enough energy to form the Spirit Bomb, with Piccolo entering into the battle with Frieza to buy Goku the time he desperately needs; the Ginyu Force stirs up trouble on King Kai's planet.

Season 3 Episode 18:

Trump Card

Bulma dusts herself off from her altercation with Captain Ginyu; a vision of the deceased Vegeta brings Goku back from the depths of despair in his battle against Frieza; the warriors training on King Kai's planet get unwelcome visitors.

Season 2 Episode 14:

Zarbon Transformed

Season 2 Episode 13:

Stay Away From Frieza

Piccolo, Yamcha, Tien and Chiaotzu begin training under King Kai; King Kai contact Goku with the news and further warns him about Frieza's superior strength; Bulma and Krillin discuss finding the last Dragon Ball with Dende.

Season 2 Episode 2:

Look Out Below

Season 2 Episode 2:

Journey to Namek

Season 2 Episode 2:

Journey to Namek

After a test flight to Jupiter, Bulma, Gohan and Krillin begin their trip to Namek in Kami's spaceship, but quickly stumble into trouble; Goku insists upon training during his recovery in the hospital.

Season 1 Episode 37:

Plans for Departure

Season 1 Episode 36:

Picking Up the Pieces

As the heroes lick their wounds from the fight against the Saiyans, Krillin tells everyone about the existence of another set of Dragon Balls on the planet Namek capable of bringing their fallen warriors back to life.

Season 1 Episode 29:

Lesson Number One

Season 1 Episode 28:

Goku's Arrival

A mortally wounded Piccolo bids farewell to Gohan; Kami, linked to Piccolo, vanishes from Earth along with the Dragon Balls; Goku arrives at the battlefield and astounds the Saiyans with his unexpected power.

Season 1 Episode 22:

The Darkest Day

The two Saiyans, Vegeta and Nappa, destroy an entire city; when Piccolo, Gohan and Krillin engage them, the Saiyans reveal a startling secret about Piccolo's origins; Yajirobe's selfishness gets the better of him during an interview with a news crew.

Season 1 Episode 18:

Nappa ... The Invincible?

Season 1 Episode 17:

Pendulum Room Peril

Gohan begins his intensive training with Piccolo to prepare him for his mission; at the Lookout, the other warriors insist upon tougher training, so Mr. Popo introduces them to a simulation where they must fight two Saiyans.

Season 1 Episode 15:

Black Day for Planet Earth

Season 1 Episode 14:

Princess Snake

Gohan dodges a tiger as Piccolo moves the earth as part of their training; Kami gathers fighters at the Lookout to form a team to defend the planet from the approaching Saiyans; Goku meets a princess who tries to seduce him into staying with her.

Season 1 Episode 9:

The Strangest Robot

Season 1 Episode 8:

Gohan Goes Bananas!

Yajirobe arrives at Kame House with an invitation from Kami, who wants to train fighters to face the Saiyan threat; Chi-Chi becomes devastated when she learns about Goku and Gohan; Gohan sees the full moon and transforms into a giant ape.